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B$Z:Skateboard Community Votes Gamerosity as the Sheckler Foundation's 5th "Be the Change" Recipient

After weeks of
receiving numerous votes, today, Pro Skateboarder and Philanthropist, Ryan
Sheckler and the Sheckler Foundation are proud to announce Gamerosity as its
fifth “Be the Change” recipient. As the recipient, Gamerosity will receive a
$10,000 grant and support from the Sheckler Foundation. With the funds and
support, Gamerosity will continue to change the treatment experience for
children with cancer. The proceeds will be used to develop an app for children
with cancer, purchase iPads and provide more care packages to children battling
cancer.

Pro
Skateboarder and Sheckler Foundation Co-Founder, Ryan Sheckler says, “Thank you
to all the supportive individuals who took part in this initiative by
submitting, voting and making it all possible. We had a great turnout for ‘Be
the Change’ and I would like to congratulate Gamerosity on becoming our fifth
‘Be the Change’ recipient!”

Manny Munoz,
executive director at Gamerosity, was a childhood cancer survivor. When he was
15, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Large B Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. During
his chemo treatment, Manny’s aunt gave him a Game Boy Color. That Game Boy
became his distraction on long trips to the hospital and stays for treatment.

In December 2011, Manny was inclined to give back so he gifted a young boy with
Leukemia an Xbox 360. Manny felt that this concept can be done on a larger
scale, and Gamerosity was born. See Manny’s complete story here:

Manny, his family and team have
created a platform that empowers people to advocate for children fighting
cancer. Friends and loved ones can nominate a child in need on the Gamerosity
website to raise money for a “Hero” package. From the “Hero” page, a child’s
campaign can be shared with the community and any purchase of Gamerosity
apparel directly helps fund a child’s campaign goal. When the child’s campaign
is fully funded, the “Little Hero” and its nominators are notified and the
child will receive the Gamerosity “Hero” package. Contents in the package
include: an iPad Mini, an iTunes gift card and Gamerosity gear.

Ryan
Sheckler’s “Be the Change” initiative was created to help injured action sports
athletes and children in need. Since starting in 2008, the Sheckler Foundation
has been paying it forward to help numerous individuals and causes. The past
four “Be the Change” winners include: The Port Gamble S’Klallam, Peach’s Neet
Feet, The Ashley Wade Foundation and Hope for Carter. For additional info on
The Sheckler Foundation, stay tuned to: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn
and visit shecklerfoundation.org.